Category: Sentinel-EBS Calendar

  • Resident raises awareness about bald eagle sighting

    Staff Writer By vincent todaro Resident raises awareness about bald eagle sighting This photograph of a bald eagle was taken from video footage recorded by East Brunswick resident Hervé Barrier at Weston Mill Pond. EAST BRUNSWICK — It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s almost as big as Superman, but it is in fact…

  • Bilingual workers sought by IRS

    The Internal Revenue Service is now hiring in New Jersey for compliance and tax assistance positions, and some of the positions are bilingual. According to a press release, the career opportunities in New Jersey include professional positions as revenue agents, revenue officers and tax compliance officers. Positions are available in 11 offices located throughout the…

  • Multitalented writer teaches rhythm of creative language

    Staff Writer By linda denicola VERONICA YANKOWSKI Roosevelt resident Judith McNally teaches the rhythm of language in creative writing with her drum. If you were at the vocational high school in East Brunswick on Nov. 13, you might have heard the primitive da-da-dum, da-da-da-dum of a large drum emanating from the English Department. Writer/musician/teacher Judith…

  • Work on tap for Leonardine Ave.

    Work on tap for Leonardine Ave. SOUTH RIVER –– Borough officials have announced that they expect to receive $210,000 from the state Department of Transportation Trust Fund for the first phase of improvements to Leonardine Avenue. According to Borough Engineer Bruce Koch, the road is expected to be repaved from Old Bridge Turnpike to Sheinfine…

  • ‘Freedom Festival’ to benefit WTC victims

    The Indian Cultural Society and the East Brunswick Human Relations Council will sponsor a Diwali 2001 Freedom Festival beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at East Brunswick High School, Cranbury Road. The event will raise funds for the victims of the World Trade Center tragedy. Children’s performances are set for 4:30-6 p.m. Dinner will…

  • In Brief Panel offers seminars on stress-free working

    In Brief Panel offers seminars on stress-free working Panic Relief Inc., a nonprofit educational foundation serving people with panic disorder, will hold a series of free seminars designed to empower participants to earn money in a stress-free environment. The seminar schedule is as follows: South Amboy — 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 20 and 30,…

  • Photo

    Nancy Sanchez (r) suggests a jacket for a woman’s daughter at the Winter Coat Drive in East Brunswick Saturday. The coats were collected by several community groups, dry-cleaned by students at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High School, East Brunswick, and distributed last weekend. Below, Shari Blanke, coordinator of the Wellness Education Foundation, holds a…

  • Police spread word to pupils about new seat belt law

    Staff Writer By vincent todaro EAST BRUNSWICK — Kindergarten students at the Frost School may now know as much or more about car safety than their parents do. On Friday, the students were given a presentation from East Brunswick Patrolman Fred Johler about the need for young children to sit in booster seats when traveling…

  • Sidewalks along Main Street being paid with two grants

    Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Sidewalks along Main Street being paid with two grants HELMETTA — Construction began this month on a Main Street sidewalk improvement project, thanks to a $48,000 Middlesex County grant that was received by the borough in mid-November. "We were awarded approximately $48,000," Councilman Andrew Tancredi said of the grant,…